§ 87626 — Contractures

(a)  Except as specified in Section 87611(a), the licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain a resident who has contractures under the following circumstances:

(1)  If the contractures do not severely affect functional ability and the resident is able to care for the contractures by him/herself.

  OR

(2)  If the contractures do not severely affect functional ability and care and/or supervision is provided by an appropriately skilled professional.

(b)  In addition to Section 87611(b), the licensee shall be responsible for the following:

(1)  Ensuring that range of motion or other exercise(s), if prescribed by the physician or physical therapist, are performed by an appropriately skilled professional or by facility staff who receive instruction from an appropriately skilled professional.

  (2)  Ensuring that prior to facility staff performing range of motion or other prescribed exercises, there shall be written documentation by the appropriately skilled professional, outlining instruction on the procedures and the names of the facility staff receiving instruction.

  (3)  Ensuring that the professional reviews staff performance as often as necessary, but at least annually.

NOTE:  Authority cited:  Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code.  Reference:  Sections 1569.2 and 1569.312, Health and Safety Code.